Return of the Knuckleball
By Ron Berler3 min read
In this inspiring story, you'll find out how Lance Niekro returned to baseball with one special pitch.
Inspirational Stories
Let inspirational stories of faith, hope, survival, healing, and courage help you cultivate a positive attitude every day.
Telling My Story
By badams3 min read
The Home to Heather Creek editor shares her family’s excitement on having a story in Guideposts magazine.
The Power of Weakness, Part Two
By jhinch5 min read
The Guideposts senior editor praises Leymah Gbowee’s courage to face Liberia’s leaders.
Jamie Moyer’s Off-Field Motivation
By Louis Berney4 min read
This pitcher shares his inspiring story of how he's helping families affected by drug abuse and death.
Thanks for the Day
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
The Guideposts executive editor shares his personal experience on a snowstorm and why he’s thankful for it.
Inspiration Around the Corner
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
The Guideposts editor-in-chief reflects on finding inspiration all around us.
Positive Thinking Practice: Be a Problemsolver
By Norman Vincent Peale5 min read
Positive thinking expert Norman Vincent Peale urges you to become a master of your own life.
At Home on Memorial Day
By Janet Holm McHenry4 min read
At a time when past and present come together, one woman discovered a kinship with a town she never thought she'd have.
A Thanksgiving Feast of Hope
By Carol Petros4 min read
They didn’t know where the food would be coming from for the feast they had in mind, but they’d find a way…
“Miss” Soccer Coach
By Joyce Simonson8 min read
There are many inspirational stories about coaches, but this Staten Island teacher didn’t know anything about soccer—and still found a way to help the students play.
It Takes a Team to Win
By Tim Wendel4 min read
The inspiring story behind the Tampa Bay Rays and the manager they believed in.
Memorial Day: A Time for Heroes
By Nancy Sullivan Geng7 min read
A teenager learns the importance of Memorial Day.